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Rhode Island Central Cancer Registry

Introduction:

In Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health contracts the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI) to Maintain the official statewide cancer incidence database. HARI’s Cancer Information Systems staff are responsible for collecting newly diagnosed cancer cases and submitting data to national organizations such as the National Program for Cancer Registries of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries as well as international studies such as Concord and IARC.

Job Description:

1. Act as the Systems Administrator for Registry Plus operating system. Transfer data submissions from the HARI shared site system. Generate and distribute edit report and timeliness and completeness reports to reporting hospitals. Prepare and distribute related correspondence. Maintain record of data submissions and produce reports needed by the Director to complete monthly reports sent to the Department of Health.
2. Assist in the preparation of routine and special statistical report for researchers and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
3. Assist the Director in file preparation and submission of data to the National Program for Cancer Registries, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, the International Association for the Research of Cancer, the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States and others when required.
4. Assist the Director in completing data requests from reporting hospitals.
5. Perform initial quality assurance on newly submitted data. Inform Director when continuing errors are identified.
6. Create management reports requested by the Director.
7. Assist the Director and other program staff in preparing and conducting hospital based case finding audits. Assist the Director and other program staff in preparing annual hospital based quality assurance audits.
8. Assist the Director in development of non-hospital data sources.
9. Assist the Director in performing state death clearance and National Death Index Match updates.
10. Assist Director in the preparation of procedural and technical manuals for staff and for hospital tumor registrars.
11. Update the computer physician license number files as needed with new numbers obtained from the Rhode Island Department of Health.
12. Assist RICR staff by completing documentation for granting of CEUs form the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
13. Pursue continuing education through participation in educational programs of local tumor registrar associations.
14. Maintain confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the Cancer Information System.
15. Perform other job-related duties as needed or directed.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree in a related field or two to four years related experience and/or training

Experience: Minimum of one year experience in the tumor registry field

Preferred Qualifications:

Skill requirements
– Strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Windows
– Ability to create and maintain large databases
– Strong communication skills, diplomacy and attention to detail
– Ability to work with limited supervision
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Excel, Power Point, Word and Publisher
– Demonstrate working knowledge of Registry Plus suite of products
– Knowledge of tumor nomenclature and national cancer registry coding standards
– Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology

Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center, the state’s largest medical center and the flagship facility of MaineHealth, is seeking Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) to join their Oncology Information Services Department. As a complete healthcare resource for the people of greater Portland, the entire state of Maine and Northern New England, Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed, Magnet hospital with 8,000 employees.

Selected candidates will join a team that is part of an integrated, regional, care-delivery model where the work they do is used by tumor site work groups to identify care disparities. As a Commission on Cancer (CoC) and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) accredited cancer program with approximately 3000 newly diagnosed analytic cases per year, Maine Medical Center is the anchor program of the MaineHealth Network Registry.

These unique positions offer career advancement opportunities where employees can participate in research and quality studies. Additionally, the State of Maine has an active Registry Association that provides CME courses annually. The Cancer Registry Association of New England also provides CME courses.

MaineHealth has growing career opportunities for:

Senior Tumor Registrar – Team leader opportunities at the hospital and health system level.

• Certified Tumor Registrar Certification (CTR) is required. Consideration will be given to candidates who are not currently certified, but eligible to take the CTR exam.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology normally acquired through graduation from a two-year biomedical, medical technician or medical records program or equivalent job experience in medical coding or cancer registry.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions according to established guidelines.

About Maine Medical Center:
Maine Medical Center is a complete healthcare resource for the people of greater Portland, the entire state of Maine and Northern New England. With a history dating back to 1864, Maine Medical Center is the state’s largest medical center and the flagship facility of MaineHealth, with 637 beds and more than 8,000 employees. In addition, we have achieved Magnet status in recognition of our commitment to the highest standards of nursing excellence. Maine Medical Center’s unique role as both a community hospital and a referral center requires an unparalleled depth and breadth of services, including the state’s only medical school, through a partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, and a world-class biomedical research center, the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.

Inside and out, you’ll find what you’re looking for when you join Maine Medical Center. As the largest hospital in northern New England, MMC is committed to helping you grow professionally throughout your career. From tuition assistance and scholarships, to ongoing education, leadership training, mentoring and promotion opportunities, we offer the resources you need to achieve your career goals.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.